BUZZFEED INC Financials
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) reported $185.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025, down 2.4% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 7 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Revenue contraction is meeting a thinner gross margin, leaving BuzzFeed with persistent operating losses and funding dependence.
The near-flat top line from FY2024 to FY2025 did not stabilize economics: gross margin fell from44.7% to40.5% , pointing to weaker monetization or a less profitable revenue mix. Operating discipline alone was insufficient: SG&A fell to$50.4M , yet operating loss widened to-$47.9M , indicating pressure below gross profit rather than simply excessive overhead.
The business still could not fund itself internally: operating cash flow was
Balance-sheet flexibility has narrowed: total assets fell to
Financial Health Signals
Scored against emerging companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of BUZZFEED INC's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Not available for BUZZFEED INC, and counted as zero in the overall score.
BUZZFEED INC scores -4.57, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($92.5M) relative to total liabilities ($138.1M). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
BUZZFEED INC passes 3 of 7 computable financial strength tests (2 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 1 of 4 profitability signals pass, all 1 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
BUZZFEED INC reported a net loss of $57.7M while operations used $18.7M of cash. With neither figure positive, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
BUZZFEED INC reported an operating loss of $47.9M against $5.7M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
BUZZFEED INC generated $185.3M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 2.4% from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC's EBITDA was -$32.1M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 630.4% from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC reported -$57.7M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 471.8% from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC earned -$1.53 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 466.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
BUZZFEED INC recorded an outflow of $20.7M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing a cash shortfall after capex. This represents an increase of 3.1% from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC held $8.5M in cash against $27.9M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
BUZZFEED INC's gross margin was 40.5% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 4.1 percentage points from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC's operating margin was -25.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 13.5 percentage points from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC's net profit margin was -31.2% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 25.8 percentage points from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC's ROE was -116.9% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 107.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
BUZZFEED INC invested $10.8M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 0.6% from the prior year.
BUZZFEED INC spent $3.3M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.
BUZZFEED INC invested $2.0M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 183.4% from the prior year.
BZFD Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | TTM | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $170.7M | $185.3M-2.4% | $189.9M-17.6% | $230.4M-29.3% | $325.8M-15.1% | $383.8M+19.4% | $321.3M+1.1% | $317.9M |
| Cost of Revenue | $103.8M | $110.2M+4.8% | $105.1M-19.0% | $129.8M-29.7% | $184.5M-7.3% | $199.0M+41.9% | $140.3M-6.7% | $150.3M |
| Gross Profit | $66.9M | $75.1M-11.4% | $84.8M-15.7% | $100.7M-28.7% | $141.2M-23.6% | $184.8M+2.1% | $181.0M+8.0% | $167.6M |
| R&D Expenses | $9.9M | $10.8M-0.6% | $10.9M-2.9% | $11.2M-58.7% | $27.1M+9.9% | $24.7M+39.6% | $17.7M-16.4% | $21.1M |
| SG&A Expenses | $52.3M | $50.4M-14.0% | $58.6M-24.9% | $78.0M-30.0% | $111.4M+2.5% | $108.7M+30.9% | $83.1M-5.0% | $87.4M |
| Operating Income | -$54.5M | -$47.9M-103.5% | -$23.5M+47.5% | -$44.8M+60.9% | -$114.6M-379.5% | -$23.9M-296.9% | $12.1M+130.1% | -$40.3M |
| Interest Expense | $6.0M | $5.7M-15.8% | $6.8M-57.8% | $16.1M+3.2% | $15.6M+524.6% | $2.5M+370.4% | -$923K-166.3% | $1.4M |
| Income Tax | $65K | $386K-41.7% | $662K-58.7% | $1.6M-41.3% | $2.7M+199.3% | -$2.7M-392.1% | $941K+362.8% | -$358K |
| Net Income | -$61.2M | -$57.7M-471.8% | -$10.1M+88.6% | -$88.6M+55.9% | -$201.0M-913.2% | $24.7M+139.1% | $10.3M+127.8% | -$37.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | — | -$1.53-466.7% | -$0.27+89.1% | -$2.48+57.4% | -$5.82-19300.0% | -$0.03 | $0.00+100.0% | -$3.15 |
TTM is the trailing twelve months, Q3 FY2025 through Q2 FY2026, summed from the four most recent quarterly filings. A row marked — cannot be summed at all, because a quarter in the window reports no per-share figure; a row marked N/A could be summed, but a quarter in the window does not report that metric.
BZFD Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $188.1M-15.0% | $221.4M-46.2% | $411.5M-22.4% | $530.0M-16.8% | $637.2M+128.2% | $279.2M | N/A |
| Current Assets | $86.1M+1.8% | $84.6M-21.5% | $107.8M-45.7% | $198.6M-21.1% | $251.7M+20.7% | $208.5M | N/A |
| Cash & Equivalents | $8.5M-62.2% | $22.4M+110.3% | $10.6M-80.9% | $55.8M-30.0% | $79.7M-12.0% | $90.6M+22.4% | $74.0M |
| Accounts Receivable | $45.5M-7.0% | $48.9M-31.0% | $71.0M-39.1% | $116.5M-18.5% | $142.9M+34.5% | $106.3M | N/A |
| Goodwill | $13.1M-69.7% | $43.3M0.0% | $43.3M0.0% | $43.3M-64.5% | $121.9M | $0 | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $138.1M+20.6% | $114.5M-61.9% | $300.3M-10.5% | $335.4M+27.9% | $262.3M-55.8% | $593.0M | N/A |
| Current Liabilities | $95.2M-1.7% | $96.8M-57.5% | $227.8M+85.4% | $122.9M+30.5% | $94.1M+64.5% | $57.2M | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $27.9M | N/A | $33.8M-77.8% | $152.3M+7.3% | $141.9M+595.6% | $20.4M | N/A |
| Total Equity | $49.4M-52.9% | $104.8M-3.7% | $108.8M-43.1% | $191.2M-48.4% | $370.5M+218.1% | -$313.8M+3.0% | -$323.4M |
| Retained Earnings | -$679.6M-9.3% | -$621.9M-1.7% | -$611.8M-17.0% | -$523.1M-62.4% | -$322.1M+7.1% | -$346.8M | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
BZFD Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | TTM | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$15.3M | -$18.7M+9.3% | -$20.7M-238.8% | -$6.1M+22.3% | -$7.9M-1085.8% | $797K-97.1% | $27.6M+236.1% | -$20.2M |
| Capital Expenditures | $1.4M | $2.0M+183.4% | $691K-28.3% | $964K-82.2% | $5.4M+8.9% | $5.0M+5.8% | $4.7M+1013.0% | $423K |
| Free Cash Flow | -$16.7M | -$20.7M+3.1% | -$21.4M-202.4% | -$7.1M+46.8% | -$13.3M-217.3% | -$4.2M-118.3% | $22.8M+210.5% | -$20.7M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$14.1M | -$14.1M-107.9% | $178.7M+1313.4% | -$14.7M+14.8% | -$17.3M+91.7% | -$208.0M-1305.3% | -$14.8M-190.5% | $16.4M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $19.7M | $21.6M+114.0% | -$154.6M-19139.4% | $812K-74.4% | $3.2M-98.3% | $181.8M+834.6% | $19.5M+9876.9% | $195K |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | $3.3M | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
TTM is the trailing twelve months, Q3 FY2025 through Q2 FY2026, summed from the four most recent quarterly filings. A row marked — cannot be summed at all, because a quarter in the window reports no per-share figure; a row marked N/A could be summed, but a quarter in the window does not report that metric.
BZFD Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 40.5%-4.1pp | 44.7%+1.0pp | 43.7%+0.3pp | 43.4%-4.8pp | 48.1%-8.2pp | 56.3%+3.6pp | 52.7% |
| Operating Margin | -25.9%-13.5pp | -12.4%+7.1pp | -19.4%+15.7pp | -35.2%-28.9pp | -6.2%-10.0pp | 3.8%+16.4pp | -12.7% |
| Net Margin | -31.2%-25.8pp | -5.3%+33.1pp | -38.4%+23.3pp | -61.7%-68.1pp | 6.4%+3.2pp | 3.2%+14.9pp | -11.7% |
| Return on Equity | -116.9%-107.3pp | -9.6%+71.7pp | -81.4%+23.7pp | -105.1%-111.8pp | 6.7% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | -30.7%-26.1pp | -4.6%+17.0pp | -21.5%+16.4pp | -37.9%-41.8pp | 3.9%+0.2pp | 3.7% | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 0.900.0x | 0.87+0.4x | 0.47-1.1x | 1.62-1.1x | 2.67-1.0x | 3.64 | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.56-0.5x | 1.09+0.8x | 0.31-0.5x | 0.80+0.4x | 0.38 | N/A | N/A |
| FCF Margin | -11.2%+0.1pp | -11.3%-8.2pp | -3.1%+1.0pp | -4.1%-3.0pp | -1.1%-8.2pp | 7.1%+13.6pp | -6.5% |
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.90), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BUZZFEED INC's annual revenue?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) reported $185.3M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -2.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is BUZZFEED INC's revenue growing?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) revenue declined by 2.4% year-over-year, from $189.9M to $185.3M in fiscal year 2025.
Is BUZZFEED INC profitable?
No, BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) reported a net income of -$57.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -31.2%.
What is BUZZFEED INC's EBITDA?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had EBITDA of -$32.1M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does BUZZFEED INC have?
As of fiscal year 2025, BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had $8.5M in cash and equivalents against $27.9M in long-term debt.
What is BUZZFEED INC's gross margin?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had a gross margin of 40.5% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is BUZZFEED INC's operating margin?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had an operating margin of -25.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is BUZZFEED INC's net profit margin?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had a net profit margin of -31.2% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is BUZZFEED INC's return on equity (ROE)?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) has a return on equity of -116.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is BUZZFEED INC's free cash flow?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) recorded an outflow of $20.7M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is BUZZFEED INC's operating cash flow?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) recorded an outflow of $18.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash used by core business activities.
What are BUZZFEED INC's total assets?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had $188.1M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are BUZZFEED INC's capital expenditures?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) invested $2.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does BUZZFEED INC spend on research and development?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) invested $10.8M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is BUZZFEED INC's current ratio?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had a current ratio of 0.90 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is BUZZFEED INC's debt-to-equity ratio?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is BUZZFEED INC's return on assets (ROA)?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had a return on assets of -30.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is BUZZFEED INC's cash runway?
Based on fiscal year 2025 data, BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) had $8.5M in cash against an annual operating cash burn of $18.7M. This gives an estimated cash runway of approximately 5 months at the current burn rate. Cash runway measures how long a company can continue operating before running out of cash, assuming no additional funding.
What is BUZZFEED INC's Altman Z-Score?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) has an Altman Z-Score of -4.57, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is BUZZFEED INC's Piotroski F-Score?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 7 computable signals; 2 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are BUZZFEED INC's earnings high quality?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) reported a net loss of $57.7M while operations used $18.7M of cash. With neither figure positive, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can BUZZFEED INC cover its interest payments?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) reported an operating loss of $47.9M against $5.7M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is BUZZFEED INC?
BUZZFEED INC (BZFD) scores 18 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its emerging companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Cash Runway, Dilution, R&D Intensity, Revenue Progress, Burn Trend, Balance Sheet), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.